Behind the Mask

With endorsements from The Financial Times, The Los Angeles Times and a roster of long-standing clients, we’re proud to reveal our true identity.

After several years working at other agencies, founder Julie Weinhouse felt that she could disrupt the industry with the application of a few key efficiencies. Her unique changes to the standard operating systems worked and they’ve kept HERO an industry leader for over 20 years.

This is the HERO system:

With our limited roster, the Sidekick and a lean staff (ok, there’s Spanx under our unitards), HERO is positioned to present targeted opportunities to our clients.

Sidekick’s inventory control keeps us up-to-the-minute on the whereabouts of our clients’ property.

HERO handles all legal clearances and contracts.

The Sidekick offers up-to-the-minute reports on all projects, provides the ability to download media with estimated impressions and media values, and the opportunity to create reports on the fly.

Okay, so maybe we’ve never untied someone from train tracks or thwarted an evil scientist bent on destroying the world, but we do have a kryptonite-proof reputation and that makes us feel, well, super.

Julie Weinhouse, Principal

When the Los Angeles Times referred to HERO as Product Placement with a Conscience it served as validation in print for all the efforts Julie Weinhouse has made since opening the agency in 1997. Now a well-established boutique agency handling a limited roster of national and internationally known brands, she has earned another confirmation of her ethical hard work; the majority of the clients HERO represents have been with the agency for nearly a decade. The agency can boast delivering billions of impressions and hundreds of millions of dollars in media values to its clients. She has represented brands in such varied categories as automotive, packaged goods, technology, QSR, home improvement, publications, franchise services and alcohol.

Julie has served as the Entertainment Resources Marketing Association’s Treasurer for two terms (2003-2004), winning the second term as a write in candidate. Though supported by an exceptional team, she remains in charge of day-to-day operations, overseeing the management of all accounts, keeping her presence and influence vital.

Off the clock she can be found somewhere in nature with her hubby hiking, stand up paddle boarding and river rafting or deep in a third world country eating street food and drinking their local beer.

HERO is a certified women owned business by WBENC.

Steve Ochs, Principal

Steve has been with HERO since its inception. An experienced show business veteran, his work as writer and producer has been seen on every major network and many cable networks as well. This behind the scenes experience offers HERO clients a great insider’s advantage.

As a member of the Writers Guild of America, SAG and AFTRA, Steve has accumulated an eclectic list of credentials and insider friends. His creative input has helped HERO clients find a place in productions that otherwise never would have known they needed them. Steve lends his voice to all matters including company direction, branding and sales.

Fortunately Steve’s choices for downtime coordinate perfectly with Julie’s since the pair have been living, working and playing together for over 30 years!

Client Testimonials

“After eight years of working with HERO, I think it’s safe to say that we consider them a sound investment.”

Promotions Manager
Financial Times

“We have worked with Julie at HERO for over 10 years now. From day one HERO has been great to work with and helped turn Lumber Liquidators from a no name company to the largest supplier of hardwood flooring in the US.”

Chairman/Founder
Lumber Liquidators

“I have worked with HERO frequently throughout my 22-year tenure here at Fox on dozens and dozens of films. I have always found [them] to be reliable and extremely trustworthy!”